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Embrace the New Year: Wishing You Health, Happiness, and New Horizons

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:01:58 +0000

In today’s political climate, and amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but remember that your voice matters.

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Routes Magazine Celebrates 47 Years in Publishing!

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:16:31 +0000

We are thrilled to announce that Routes Magazine: A Guide to African-American Culture is celebrating its 47th year of publication this October! Since our inception,

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Juneteenth and its significance in 2024

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:14:38 +0000

Juneteenth should hold a significant historical and cultural importance for all United States citizens. This holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the United

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June Roundup and What Juneteenth means to the ROUTES staff?

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 06:07:10 +0000

Among the stories ROUTES staff will take a look this month: I asked them to join me in expressing “What does Juneteenth mean to you?”, Byron

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Honoring our Queen Mothers in Women’s History Month

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:56:07 +0000

As owner, publisher and editor-in-chief of Routes Magazine, I remain determined to draw parallels between African and African-American cultural ties. This month we have honored

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AfroFuturism and Transgenerational Trauma from Slavery Past

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:26:11 +0000

As we close out our February issue, I find myself reflecting on the topics our Routes’ writers and photographers have shared. A recurring theme in

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Futurism or more specifically AfroFuturism?

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:52:28 +0000

Finding a way forward As I’ve worked with the Routes‘ team to put the February edition together. I’ve found myself encountering a recurring theme “futurism”

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August Salute to our African-American Theatre Griots

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:11:58 +0000

So, the ROUTES’ August homage to African-American theatre — the old stage productions interwoven with the upcoming 2021-2022 season productions — is finished. But we, the

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Supporting African-American and Pan African Theatre

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:14:52 +0000

A few months ago, I thought carefully about how ROUTES might show its support of African-American theatre. I decidedly chose August, as a point in

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An African-American Role Model

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:51:02 +0000

Hey Friends, Do you have an African-American person in your life that really has made a difference in your life? Well known or not. Would

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Write for Us

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:59:27 +0000

ROUTES is looking for new writers. Are you proud, positive, provocative, inspirational and interested in writing about some aspect of Pan African culture?

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Here’s to Life

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 05:06:21 +0000

I‘ve received so many warm wishes for the coming year, I’ve been tirelessly trying to come up with my way of responding. Shirley Horn’s rendition of Here’s to Life seems to summarize my response to all of my well wishers. I hope you'll enjoy my response, and, if you like Shirley Horn’s sensual delivery, you’ll love her album Here’s to Life.

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Jessye Norman

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:23:10 +0000

Opera and Classical music singers hardly receive coverage or recognition in our contemporary environment. As I exercised today at the gym while listening to my iTunes playlist, suddenly "The Holy City", sung by living legend Jessye Norman began to play— I was mesmerized by the rendition from the beginning until it ended. Hopefully you'll enjoy this beautiful voice as much as I do.

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Rachel Dolezal describes her unapologetic African Identity

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:20:57 +0000

In my post on February 27, 2017, In Defense of Rachel Dolezal—white woman who identifies as black, now jobless, may soon be homeless, I described my uneasiness with which both black and white communities have spoken ill about Rachel Dolezal. Up until reading the article about Rachel's plight, I knew only peripheral bits and pieces about her from news reports and the vitriolic responses I've read a number of black and white individuals. After reading the article, I called a couple of my friends to ask them what they thought about Rachel Dolezal.

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“My Thoughts”: The Real Meaning of Black History Month

Hakim Abdul-Ali — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:31:12 +0000

It’s that time again in the United States of America where the annual Black History Month observance is now upon the masses of the nation’s

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African American Lady Liberty donning Dreadlocks

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 21:46:47 +0000

Over the past 30 days, I’ve published four articles that examine attitudes having to do with beauty standards in public and in the workplace: U.S. Court Rules Dreadlock

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Traditional Black School Talladega College Band

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:04:37 +0000

I’m all for diversity in thought, but the decision of the president of Talladega College, Billy Hawkins, arguing “the 58th presidential inauguration is about something bigger

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Colonialism Attitudes and African American Hair styles

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:58:42 +0000

I dislike having to belabor a subject, but, I was just walking through one of the busiest streets in Munich, Germany and I saw a photo

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Are we experiencing conflicting beauty standards

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:46:02 +0000

See: ROUTES Home Page, December 22, 2016 — the U.S. Court Rules Dreadlock Ban During Catastrophe Management Solutions, Inc. Hiring Process Is Legal. See ROUTES Home Page,

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White nationalist groups register as charities

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:29:34 +0000

Something must be done to end White Supremacist’s tax incentives. Express your rational thoughts about potentially effective actions NOW against this trend before it’s too late. Here

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US Court Rules Dreadlock Ban

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:58:21 +0000

This decision by the U.S. Court Rules Dreadlock Ban During Catastrophe Management Solutions, Inc. Hiring Process Is Legal sends an ominous message! The U.S. Court is

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It’s Bothering Me, But I Can Cope

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:31:26 +0000

Today, I found myself feeling unsettled as I thought about President-elect Donald Trump and how much sadness and anxiety his election has brought into many of our lives. As an African-American, I take it personal that a large segment of the United States of America citizenry think that they are justified in denying me and my fellow African Americans the right to live out our lives in the same manner they aspire to. Without conscience, they continue to disregard how much blood, sweat and tears we have endured, and, continue to endure to this day.

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The 2016 Presidential Election Results

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 16:58:31 +0000

Read the New York Times article “Trump’s Racial Time Machine.” To Whom, to What and Where in the African American community will the Trump Administration spoils

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The takeaways from the 2016 Presidential Election

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 21:25:53 +0000

I would like to thank a friend and avid supporter, Josclynne Grier, for her insightful cartoon. Like a lot of United States Citizenry, I've been trying to put into perspective the enormous support for the Donald Trump presidency. But when one thinks about family, I think, it should not be too difficult to understand what's happening.

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Inspirational video recommendations

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:09:22 +0000

I would like to share some of the inspiring and educational videos I have, recently, had the opportunity to view: MALCOLM GLADWELL's discussion of the foundations for success in "Outliers" has helped me to understand the processes leading to achievement. SELWYN COLLINS HOST OF CWS INTERVIEW WITH TERRANCE MCKNIGHT, MUSICALOGIST* presents two modern voices that many of us don't often enough get a chance to hear.

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What can you do to change The New York Times article’s “Pillars of Black Media, Once Vibrant, Now Fighting for Survival” appraisal?

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 14:07:47 +0000

For all of you who read this disturbing article you should feel obligated to support ROUTES-mag.com by writing for it, making a donation to it,

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Johnson Publishing sells Ebony and Jet

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:56:02 +0000

Are African-American publications irrelevant to the American landscape?

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Remembering Muhammad Ali

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 06:08:26 +0000

Last week, after hearing about the death of Muhammad Ali, I telephoned my good friend Barbara Lewis and asked her “How has Muhammad Ali influenced

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What’s Your Reaction to “The end of Black Harlem”?

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 30 May 2016 23:28:55 +0000

A friend and colleague sent me the New York Times Opinion Piece “The End of Black Harlem” and I’m trying to process how to suppress

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The Metropolitan Museum – “The Artist Project”, I

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 23 May 2016 17:52:54 +0000

I stumbled on The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “The Artist Project” videos. I hope you find the artists Nick Cave, Visual Artist, on Kuba Cloths and Julie Mehretu on Velazquez’s Juan de Pareja perspectives enlightening. Over the next several weeks to come, I will be sharing other artists’ videos.

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Presidential Candidates and African-American Art?

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 23 May 2016 10:00:06 +0000

Leaders of African-American Cultural Institutions are concerned. Read their Open Letters to Hillary, Bernie and Donald. If you, too, have something to say, now is the time. Write US about it. We encourage you to participate, and share your thoughts with the ROUTES community.

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An Important Message from ROUTES by Ronald Bunn—The Website is being upgraded to include eCommerce

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 23:23:31 +0000

Hello my ROUTES Family, There have been fewer postings to the website, nowadays, and there is good reason for it. The Website is in the process

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Ronn Bunn’s Question to 25 Year Old Jahbari Willis—”Hip Hop, Its Future and Its Impact on the Community?”

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 17:47:14 +0000

Till the Great Society is converted in to a Great Community, the Public will remain in eclipse. Communication can alone create a great community. —John

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To All of My Friends: Have A Happy & Successful 2016!

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 04:00:47 +0000

Dear ROUTES/Ronn Bunn Friends, I wish you all a very successful and happy 2016. I thank you also for inspiring me through your overwhelming interest in

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Happy Holidays!

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 00:07:21 +0000

Dorothy Donegan at the White House

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:20:21 +0000

I remember seeing Dorothy Donegan several times performing a number of times (downtown NYC), in the 1990s — she was an aging super talented jazz

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Joe Sample — The Rainbow Seeker

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:27:44 +0000

I’m happy to lead you to Joe Sample interviews, (I recommend that watch them all.) Joe, as a personality had ‘It”. His albums are the

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Ronn’s African-American Discussion “Soul Power”

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:25:18 +0000

This film dates back to 1974 (41 years ago) and in my estimation the well-being of the African-American has changed little. He/she is still fighting for

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Drummers “Babatunde Olatunji” and Max Roach

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 05:55:40 +0000

I have combined performances of “Babatunde Olatunji” (April 7, 1927 – April 6, 2003) and Max Roach (1924–2007) for two reasons. Firstly, it’s often heard in Jazz circles

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Randy Weston’s 89th Birthday Celebration

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 01:53:35 +0000

BMW Welt Jazz Award

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:03:45 +0000

Munich, Germany welcomed the BMW Welt Jazz Award 2015, featuring the fifth of six Sunday Matinees of “Playing My Guitar” performances. Sunday, March 8th’s featured group

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Featuring Exhibits Focusing on Artists of Color

Odehyah Gough-Israel — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:07:43 +0000

I recently visited the Brooklyn Museum to view some of the outstanding African/African American-centered exhibits on display, in particular the Kehinde Wiley oils and sculptures

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What A Cure

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:40:15 +0000

Before you read “What A Cure“, I would like to say that I am not one who enjoys receiving or sending internet spam. (A friend sent

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Sister Alma John — Each One, Teach One

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:49:59 +0000

A 1978 ROUTES Party Photo at 230 W. 41st Street, 13th Floor: Rear Ronald Bunn, Publisher & Agnes Bunn, Managing Editor. Front: Sister Alma John, Davjamal

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Phyllis Hyman — July 6, 1949 to June 30, 1995

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:28:58 +0000

Day 12, Black History Month: Phyllis Hyman – July 6, 1949 to June 30, 1995 The many of us who were privileged to see Phyllis, the

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Sarah Lois Vaughan — March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:10:47 +0000

Day 11, Black History Month: Sassy, the Divine one, Sailor March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990 First time meetings, with some people, are never forgettable.

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Cecil Alonzo: Brooklyn’s Live Soap

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 21:12:56 +0000

Day 8, Cecil Alonzo, Actor, Director Deceased: dates to come My first meeting with Cecil Alonzo. One morning, in the early days of the first iteration

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Memorial to Michael Jackson in Munich

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:08:46 +0000

Munich, Germany Outside of the Bayerische Hof Hotel in Munich, in the center of the city. is a daily cared for memorial to Michael Jackson.

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